🚢 Ro/Ro & Container Shipping Options

📅 Weekly Sailings from major U.S. ports to Philipsburg
🛡️ Fully Licensed, Bonded & Insured for secure transport
🧾 Complete Customs Documentation Assistance
📍 Real-Time Shipment Tracking for peace of mind
🚚 Door-to-Port Pickup available anywhere in the USA
💰 Affordable Rates with transparent pricing and no hidden fees

Whether you’re shipping to St. Maarten for the first time or you’re a frequent importer, our team ensures a smooth, reliable, and stress-free shipping experience every step of the way.

Royal Shipping Lines is:

✅ FMC Licensed & Bonded
✅ A U.S.-based international shipping company
✅ Experienced with Copart, IAAI, Adesa & Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (RB Auctions)
✅ Fully compliant with St. Maarten Customs regulations

Let our team guide you through every step — from pickup anywhere in the USA to customs clearance and delivery at the Port of Philipsburg, St. Maarten.

Whether you’re relocating permanently, studying abroad, or moving for work, Royal Shipping Lines provides safe, affordable, and efficient shipping solutions for personal effects and household goods from the USA to St. Maarten. With regular sailings to the Port of Philipsburg, we make international moving simple and stress-free.

📦 Household Goods & Personal Effects Shipping
We handle a wide range of essential items for your move, including:

• Furniture (beds, sofas, tables, cabinets)

• Appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves)

• Electronics (TVs, computers, sound systems)

• Kitchenware & everyday household essentials

• Clothing, books, and personal belongings

• Packed boxes or full household shipments

🚛 Relocation Services & Options
Our team ensures your belongings arrive safely and on time with flexible shipping methods:

• FCL (Full Container Load): A private 20ft or 40ft container for full household moves

• LCL (Less-than-Container Load): Shared containers for smaller shipments or partial moves

• Door-to-Port Service: Pickup anywhere in the USA with delivery to the Port of Philipsburg, St. Maarten

• Customs Clearance Support: Assistance with required documents and smooth processing with St. Maarten Customs

At Royal Shipping Lines, we specialize in shipping all types of vehicles from the USA to the Port of Philipsburg, St. Maarten. We guarantee safe, reliable, and cost-efficient transport for every shipment, fully compliant with St. Maarten’s customs regulations.

🚗 Passenger Cars
🚙 SUVs and Crossovers
🚐 Pickup Trucks and Vans
🏍️ Motorcycles and Scooters
🚛 Commercial Trucks and Fleets
🚐 Motorhomes & RVs
🏌️ Golf Carts – ideal for resorts, hotels, and private communities
🏎️ Luxury, Classic & Collector Vehicles

At Royal Shipping Lines, we specialize in shipping boats, jet skis, and other watercraft from the USA to the Port of Philipsburg, St. Maarten. Whether you’re transporting a personal boat, a fleet of jet skis, or larger recreational vessels, our team ensures safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery, fully compliant with St. Maarten’s customs regulations.

⚓ Types of Boats & Watercraft We Ship to St. Maarten

🛶 Small Boats & Dinghies – shipped in containers or crated for protection
🚤 Jet Skis & Personal Watercraft – shipped on trailers or secured in containers
🛥️ Yachts & Luxury Boats – transported via specialized carriers for maximum safety
⛵ Sailboats – shipped with cradles or flat-rack containers
🚢 Commercial & Fishing Boats – oversized shipping options available

St. Maarten continues to develop its infrastructure, tourism, and construction sectors, making dependable shipping services vital for contractors, farmers, and equipment dealers. At Royal Shipping Lines, we specialize in transporting heavy-duty equipment from the USA to the Port of Philipsburg, St. Maarten — offering secure, efficient, and fully compliant logistics solutions.

🚜 Agricultural Machinery Shipping
We handle all types of farm equipment imports, including:

• Tractors

• Harvesters & Combines

• Planters & Seeders

• Sprayers & Cultivators

• Other essential machinery for St. Maarten’s agricultural needs

🏗 Construction & Industrial Equipment Shipping
Our team also manages the transport of heavy machinery for construction, marine, and industrial use, such as:

• Excavators, Bulldozers & Loaders

• Cranes & Graders

• Forklifts & Heavy Trucks

• Earthmoving & Specialized Equipment

At Royal Shipping Lines, we provide international shipping services directly to St. Maarten’s key seaport, ensuring smooth customs clearance, secure storage, and efficient distribution of vehicles, containers, boats, and machinery across the island.

📍 Port of Philipsburg – St. Maarten’s main deep-water seaport, handling containerized cargo, RoRo shipments, vehicles, bulk goods, and general imports essential for the island’s growing economy.

🏢 Bonded Warehouses in St. Maarten
📍 Philipsburg Free Zone – central hub for bonded storage, customs clearance, and distribution of vehicles, heavy equipment, household goods, and commercial cargo throughout St. Maarten.

🛳️ East Coast USA (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Savannah → Philipsburg): 5–7 days 🚀 Fastest Route
🛳️ Gulf Coast USA (Houston, Galveston, New Orleans → Philipsburg): 7–10 days
🛳️ Other U.S. Ports (New York, Baltimore, Newark → Philipsburg): 10–14 days

⚠️ Transit times are approximate and may vary depending on the shipping line, route, seasonal conditions, and whether you select RoRo, Lo/Lo, or container shipping.

👉 Fastest Route: Shipping from the U.S. East Coast (Florida) to St. Maarten offers the quickest transit time (5–7 days), making it the best option for time-sensitive vehicle and cargo shipments.

🚗 Ro/Ro (Roll-On/Roll-Off)
Your vehicle or equipment is driven directly onto the vessel and secured inside a protected cargo deck. This option is ideal for operable cars, SUVs, trucks, buses, motorhomes, and heavy machinery. Ro/Ro is one of the most cost-effective and reliable methods for shipping to Philipsburg, St. Maarten.

📦 Container Shipping
Perfect for non-running vehicles, high-value cars, motorcycles, RVs, boats on trailers, or multiple units. We offer both 20ft and 40ft containers, including shared container options to reduce costs. This method provides extra protection and security for your shipment.

⚙️ Machinery & Equipment Shipping
From tractors and harvesters to excavators, bulldozers, and forklifts, we specialize in handling oversized and heavy equipment. Using Ro/Ro, container, or flat rack shipping solutions, we ensure safe loading, secure stowage, and smooth delivery to St. Maarten.

Royal Shipping Lines helps you gather and complete all necessary documentation:

• ✅ Original vehicle title (clear of liens)

• ✅ Bill of sale or invoice

• ✅ Valid passport or ID

• ✅ Foreign TAX ID for consignee

• ❌ Older vehicles – Importation of vehicles older than 10 years (from the year of manufacture) may require special approval and is often discouraged due to emissions standards.

• ❌ Salvage or non-repairable vehicles – Cars with salvage, flood-damaged, or non-repairable titles are prohibited.

• ⚠️ Emission and safety standards – Vehicles must comply with St. Maarten’s road safety and environmental regulations before registration.

• ⚠️ Right-hand drive vehicles – St. Maarten drives on the right side of the road, so left-hand drive vehicles are standard; right-hand drive imports may face restrictions.

• ⚠️ Import permits & customs clearance – All vehicles require customs documentation and clearance at the port.

• ⚠️ Taxes and duties – Vehicles are subject to import duties, turnover taxes, and environmental fees, which vary by type, engine size, and value.

When shipping goods to St. Maarten, it’s important to understand the island’s customs restrictions to avoid delays, fines, or seizure of goods. Below is a breakdown of items that are prohibited and those requiring permits or special approval.

❌ Prohibited Imports to St. Maarten

The following items cannot be imported under any circumstances:

• ❌ Illegal drugs and narcotics – including controlled substances.

• ❌ Counterfeit currency or goods – fake money, luxury goods, or branded products.

• ❌ Obscene or indecent materials – books, films, images, or media deemed offensive.

• ❌ Explosives and hazardous materials – unless explicitly approved by authorities.

• ❌ Weapons or firearms – prohibited without a government-issued permit.

• ❌ Endangered species or products made from them – such as ivory, coral, or protected wildlife.

• ❌ Salvage, flood-damaged, or non-repairable vehicles – not permitted for import.

⚠️ Restricted Imports to St. Maarten

Some items may be imported but require permits, licenses, or inspections:

• ⚠️ Firearms, ammunition & explosives – Require prior approval from local authorities.

• ⚠️ Pharmaceuticals & medical supplies – Must be cleared by the Ministry of Public Health.

• ⚠️ Certain food items, plants & animals – Require veterinary or phytosanitary certificates.

• ⚠️ Alcohol & tobacco products – Subject to excise duties, import taxes, and quantity restrictions.

• ⚠️ Motor vehicles – Must comply with age restrictions, emissions standards, and road safety regulations.

✅ At Royal Shipping Lines, our team ensures your shipments meet St. Maarten customs regulations, guiding you through the paperwork, permits, and inspections required for a smooth import process.